Bronze Star Anodized Medal ISLAND_29D~MCU00948 Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal

Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal

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The Air Force Civilian Award for Valor Medal (AFCAVM) is given to employees who illustrate great bravery and who voluntarily take personal risks that go beyond the call of duty

Personnel wounded or killed by friendly fire are also eligible for this award as long as the injuries were received in combat and with the intention of inflicting harm on the opposing forces

Bronze Star Anodized Medal ISLAND_29D~MCU00948 Merchant Marine Vietnam Service MedalBronze Star Anodized Medal Criteria: The Bronze Star Medal (BSM or BSV) is an award presented to United States Armed Forces personnel for bravery, acts of merit or meritorious service. When awarded for combat heroism it is awarded with a V device for Valor. It is the fourth highest combat award of the Armed Forces. Originally created in February of 1944, this medal was retroactively awarded to many WWII veterans. During 1947, policy was put into place